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November 16, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Major liners to form new body for digitalisation and standardisation
  • Maersk back into profit thanks to Hamburg-Sud and higher freight rates
  • PISR joins BIMCO to boost credentials
  • Record box throughput in Oct puts strain on gates at Virginia port
  • UK-US talks to pave way for free trade agreement post-Brexit continue
  • CEVA earnings dragged down by Italian contract logistics problems
  • ICTSI seeks permission to develop Iloilo ports
  • 2 Lebanese men held in US on charges of weapons smuggling
  • Amazon takes delivery of final freighter from Atlas Air, in time for Xmas
  • Dachser runs central Europe-China freighter charters over the peak season
  • Ethiopian receives 8th B777 freighter

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
  • Capt. Vivek Anand elected FONASBA's Regional Vice-President for Middle East & Indian Subcontinent region
  • Five container shipping companies coming together for digitalisation, standardisation & interoperability
  • Japan initiates WTO dispute complaint against Korean support for shipbuilders
  • Kierstin Lachtman to succeed Joe Ludwiczak as head of Liberian Shipowners' Council
  • NYK promotes decarbonisation through exploratory design of super eco ship
  • OOCL introduces new Asia-South Africa direct services
  • WCO releases report on illicit financial flows via trade mis-invoicing
  • India plans to boost shipments of around 200 products to China & narrow deficit
  • MbPT observes Vigilance Awareness Week
  • Reefer container transporters & grape exporters discuss key issues
  • Supply chain function in India in a good position to create value & drive transformation, says report
  • FIEO seminar on business opportunities/business immigration in US today in Mumbai

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Set to grow through takeovers
  • Freight railways impacted by road haulage industry offences
  • Switzerland: cheaper electricity for railway
  • Goodman building for K+N
  • DB Schenker goes for Winter in Austria
  • IMRF and Nautical Institute form alliance
  • Air Baltic celebrates centenary of Latvia's independence
  • Panalpina issues CHF 150 million bond
  • Splendid month for Georgia Ports
  • XPO Europe appoints senior VP strategic sales
  • Volga-Dnepr supports spacecraft and planes
  • Greencarrier and Terminus form JV
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Stepping up Albatros Express frequencies
  • ICTSI names new APAC head
  • Maersk on rising tide in Q3
  • Another large freighter for Ethiopian Cargo

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
  • MPP/heavy-lifter market levelling off
  • Product tanker rates have hit bottom and recovery lies ahead, says Torm
  • Pan Ocean optimistic despite US-China trade war
  • MPC Container Ships puts scrubbers on feeder vessels
  • Top five liner operators form association for IT collaboration
  • How remote can remote control become in the world of automated terminals?
  • CDB FL buys Zhejiang Materials Industry's entire fleet
  • Artist's impression of an eco-ship. Credit NYK Line

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
  • Major box carriers to launch association to harmonise digitalisation in shipping
  • Supply Chain Radar Exclusive: AP Møller-Maersk ready to deploy its firepower in the US
  • HMM's losses mount as rising costs wipe out profit from increased business in Q3
  • Tomorrow's world looms as supply chains plug in to the Internet of Things
  • Sewerage project shows how the Thames could again be a major cargo route
  • Market Insight: as hungry XPO eyes takeover targets, Ryder comes into view
  • Container shipping alliances now planning to set course for Latin America trades
  • IAG pays out $5.8m in USPS fraud case
  • UK updates code of practice for autonomous ships
  • Chris Lewis set to retire as chief executive of DP World UK
  • Flexport broadens top management team as its services expand
  • Supply Chain Radar: Panalpina takes a small, brave step - bold changes ahead?
  • Under The Radar: As Waberer's plunges, is anybody ready to bite?

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
  • Tidewater merger with GulfMark completed
  • Paris MOU names Luc Smulders as its new Secretary General
  • McDermott celebrates sail away of giant production platform
  • Meyer Turku starts production of first Carnival XL class ship
  • Corvus battery solution picked for advanced hybrid fishing vessel
  • Inmarsat adds new components to its cyber security service

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
  • Shipping's lack of capital could flatten the boom-bust cycle
    Shipping has had debt too cheap for a very long period of time, said Breakwater Capital chief executive Andreas Povlsen.
  • IMO secretary general set for second four-year term
    The IMO Council will discuss next week granting Kitack Lim a second term as secretary general beginning in 2020
  • Fuel rules to raise ocean freight by $7 per tonne, according to grain trade experts
    Engelhart Commodities Trading Partners' head of freight Fergus Garvin labels the 2020 sulphur cap 'the biggest disruption to ocean freight...
  • Lloyd's List forum to focus on the way ahead for shipping
    Our December 11 forum in London has assembled industry strategists to workshop and debate alongside our own editorial and data...
  • Danaos eyes scrubbers for first 11 vessels after profitable third quarter
    Charter rates provide full payback for scrubbers over three years, says chief executive John Coustas
  • Rogue shippers in the firing line as cargo safety plans gather support
    Misdeclared dangerous cargo is a serious issue for the industry and one with severe implications, both in terms of safety...
  • Teekay sees significant cash flows from new LNG carriers
    Teekay's LNG unit is increasing its distribution to $0.76 per common unit and is planning a tax change in the...
  • ICTSI appoints former APMT director as Asia Pacific head
    Mr Dawes' predecessor Christian Gonzalez has been appointed ICTSI's new global corporate head
  • Ichthys Field operator Inpex signs benefits deal with native peoples
    The group already provides various other assistance programmes that include helping students, the elderly and the disabled
  • Bolloré, PowerChina group wins bid to build Nigeria port
    Transshipment volumes are expected to hit 4m teu by 2040
  • Marsoft issues charter rate warning over trade war threat
    Marsoft argues that a fully fledged trade war would cut US-China traffic by 20% and trigger a global recession
  • Trump eyes 'make American shipping and energy great again' plan
    The White House wants to leverage $200bn in federal funding to stimulate more than $1.5trn in improvements over 10 years...
  • Viewpoint: Keeping abreast of maritime training standards
    This would be a very good time to look again at STCW to examine its structural validity
  • Daily Briefing
    Major box carriers unite to drive digital harmonisation | Maersk turns focus to capacity management | Shipping offers cautious welcome...
  • Middle East market helps boost results of Singapore OSV suppliers
    There will continue to be tough competition for rates, players warn
  • IMO urged to consider public access reform
    Corruption watchdog that had criticised the IMO for weak governance warns reforms are necessary to put the GHG emissions strategy...
  • Major box carriers unite to drive digital harmonisation
    The carrier association is inviting other lines to join the initiative, which will be openly available and free of charge...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
  • FMC allows PierPass 2.0 but pledges close watch
  • Shippers urged to collaborate up and down the 'demand chain'
  • Activists' Friday protest threatens JNPT operations
  • Container line group aims to jolt slow-going IT standardization
  • US peak-season shippers face bumpy final mile
  • Asian import surge positions US Gulf for more services
  • Rising global cargo threat requires new approach

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
  • American Shipping posts dip in third-quarter profits
  • Tidewater and Gulfmark seal merger with near unanimous shareholder vote
  • Denholm set to spend Dell cash at helm of Caledonia Maritime
    Shipping heir and well-travelled executive Keith Denholm has left his post at Lorentzen & Stemoco after one year to chase unicorns for US computer billionaire Michael Dell
  • Bondholders challenge GSL and Poseidon merger
    Fund managers argue deal hands reins to George Youroukos and his private equity partner, Kelso
  • Number of scrubber-fitted containerships nears 300
    Yang Ming and MPCC add another 13 units to the total tally as interest grows from charterers for such vessels
  • Feedership values hit new low on market's uncertain outlook
    Secondhand boxship prices drop across the board as buyers wait on the sidelines
  • Jebsen Shipping secures third-party management contract
  • Can Japan's maritime cluster deliver on innovation?
    Shipping and shipbuilding heavyweight is struggling to profit from technological and management prowess as competition intensifies
  • Sinokor cans demolition ship sale as LNG rates hold strong
    Company believed to be looking at other laid-up vessels for potential reactivation
  • LNG newbuildings set to hit 50 with TMS Cardiff Gas in top slot
    Hyundai Heavy Industries bags 18 of the 44 vessels ordered so far in the year
  • Yamal LNG to boost working fleet by two Arc7s before end of this year
  • Shell sweeps into market for 30-strong tanker newbuild haul
    'Project Solar' is setting tongues wagging on specifications, price and who might sign up with the energy major for product and chemical carriers
  • Waivers offer little respite to tanker owners in Iranian trades
    Even though their vessels are not subject to Washington's secondary sanctions, non-Iranian owners are now unlikely to return to the Islamic republic
  • Yasa bags solid price on sale of LR2 as rate rises strengthen tanker values
  • BW Dry Cargo quietly picks up kamsarmax bulker resale
    Latest transaction means the company will now welcome five bulkers from Tsuneishi in 2019
  • Hagland back to Falkeid for self-unloading bulker hire
  • CNOOC gets cold shoulder from Hoegh over second FSRU
    Chinese gas importers are seeking extra capacity for winter but Norwegian firm is giving a frosty reception to enquiries for seasonal contracts
  • Zim turns red despite best revenue since 2014
    Israeli line says market started to recover in third quarter.
  • GNMTC fixes two suezmaxes on short charters at strong rates
    Libyan owner continues to extend front cover for its fleet as market sentiment firms up.
  • Seven Islands continues renewal with Sovcomflot tanker deal
  • Luc Smulders takes over at Paris MOU
    Former naval officer replaces retired Richard Schiferli.
  • Work on Bosporus canal will start next year
    Turkey says new waterway to cut traffic will be ready in 2024.
  • PGS signs $75m seismic survey charter
  • Greece fined $11m over Hellenic Shipyards subsidy
  • Synergy Marine orders $45m dual-fuel PSV
    Malaysian owner takes eco-newbuilding plunge in tough OSV markets.
  • Scrubbers: the best solution or a cynical workaround?
    Majority of respondents believe exhaust cleaners are bad for the environment, but technology has its defenders in heated debate among TradeWinds readers.
  • Awilco cuts LNGC yard stay in booming market
    Norwegian owner wants gas carrier available to take advantage of record rates.
  • Danske Bank boosts Frontline with 2020 upswing in sight
  • Teekay LNG changing structure to lure investors
    End of partnership status aimed at encouraging big institutions to come on board.
  • Torm sells trio of tankers in latest renewal move
    Sales disclosed as Danish shipowner books a loss for the third quarter, which it sees as the market bottom.
  • Teekay Tankers keeps an eye on Opec as recovery shapes up
    Falling oil price could impact rates early next year, shipowner says.
  • Epic Gas confident fleet renewal efforts will fuel profit
  • Maran Gas Maritime looks to nudge up LNG fleet total
  • MTT Shipping inks its biggest feeders in China
    Malaysian owner renewing fleet with deal at Zhoushan Changhong.
  • PGS teams with NYK to sell seismic ship to Japan
    Norwegian owner wins JOGMEC tender with Ramform Sterling.
  • Wilhelmsen: 2020 fuel rules demand smart cost hedging
    Thomas Wilhelmsen says his group will use scrubbers, freight surcharges, speed reductions and derivatives to manage the higher price of low sulphur fuel.
  • HFW backs calls for action on misdeclared cargo incidents
    Law firm says owners, shippers, ports, IMO and regulators need to come together to tackle growing boxship fire problem.
  • ASL Marine posts larger loss in third quarter
    Singapore offshore group continues to suffer, but OSV segment starts to see improved utilsation.
  • Pyxis Tankers sees losses triple on weak MR market
    Product tanker specialist said anticipated improvement in chartering activity failed to materialise.
  • Liner giants plan trade association in digital drive
    Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM, MSC and Hapag say group will strive for "less red tape and better transparency".
  • Lichtblau bullish on tankers at Marine Money

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
  • FMC won't block PierPass changes
    The commission remains concerned about how terminal operators of the West Coast MTO Agreement will apply the joint fee pricing process.
  • Hyundai posts Q3 loss despite increased volumes
    Korean carrier will "put its utmost efforts to stably secure additional cargoes" to fill the 20 ships on order.
  • Ocean carriers 'paving the way' for digital standards
    IT executives from Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and ONE aim to create open standards that other stakeholders in the industry can freely use.
  • Trump nominates two for FMC commissioner vacancies
  • U.S. sanctions 16 Saudi nationals in murder plot
  • Executive Moves: KVH, CHEP and Paris MoU
  • Inmarsat enhances cybersecurity offering

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
  • US inventory spike fails to blunt crude-price rebound
    Crude futures shrugged off reports of a sharp inventory build to settle higher as the market eyed larger-than-expected drops in refined-product stocks.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • Total-chartered VLGC in process of loading cargo at Ichthys terminal: sources
    The project is scheduled to proceed with the shipment of LPG and onshore condensate as appropriate, an Inpex spokesman said.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Supply glut pushes CFR Japan naphtha front-month timespread to 26-month low
    On outright prices, December CFR Japan naphtha swaps plunged $29/mt day on day Wednesday to be assessed at $519.25/mt.
  • Med refiners face logistics, banking issues with Iran crude despite waivers
    "There is lots of uncertainty on how to pay," a crude trader said.
  • South Korea's STX gets Lloyd's Register approval for LNG-fueled MR tanker
    The MR tanker design enables low bunker fuel consumption and helps curb SOx and NOx emissions, STX said.
  • Russian Novorossiisk bunkering operations show signs of recovery: sources
    Currently one tanker is delayed, Russian pipeline operator Transneft said.

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Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
Valencia
Containers arriving and departing are increasing. Transhipment is declining.
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
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